'Sodom and Gomorrah': lecture by Mark Cousins, 31st October, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (3.88 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Sodom and Gomorrah', given by Mark Cousins on the 31st October, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.29 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.59 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 1hr 1min 43sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 2nd lecture in the series entitled 'Distructure', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2008-2009. In this lecture, Mark Cousins examines the biblical story of 'Sodom and Gomorrah' (Genesis 19:24) and describes and analyses the narrative of God's destruction of it by fire. Cousins then invites us to consider different perspectives, including both the Christian and Jewish traditions, and to re-read its destruction.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Gabriela Jimenez

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 5, Autumn Term, 27th - 31st October, 2008.